Welcome to the programme. We start this hour with some breaking news. That is that reports are coming from both south korea and china suggesting that north korea may have carried out some sort of test. This follows seismologist picking up on some sort of explosion from the United Statess Geological Survey, they have picked up a magnitude 5. 6 tremor, im sorry, thatis magnitude 5. 6 tremor, im sorry, that is actually from the chinese authorities, from the us they have picked up also on tremor is. South korea saying the north may have conduct did another test, that is coming from the newsagency in south korea. We can speak now to Yogita Limaye tell us what we are hearing in the last few minutes. We have spoken to the south Korean Defence ministry who are saying they have detected the earthquake in the North Eastern pa rt the earthquake in the North Eastern part of north korea. They are still analysing to see whether it was triggered by any sort of explosion ora triggered by any sort of e
Have been in the 4. 5, 4. 6 range. You know, a couple of kilotonnes, which isa know, a couple of kilotonnes, which is a big explosion, but it is not a big nuclear explosion. Much smaller than the hiroshima weapon. So the second one looks like it may not have achieved what they wanted it to. But if the first one was a 6. 3, thatis to. But if the first one was a 6. 3, that is a big deal. And they will be barely going a week without hearing from north korea about some of their tests, what they can launch, last week launching and b cell overjapan. Launch, last week launching and b cell overjapan. We do you think this is all heading . I think we have to interpret this as being kim jong uns effort to try to build very quickly a Nuclear Capability before more serious sanctions are put on him. By the un Security Council. He is really going to be challenging china with this explosion is of the damage that was likely done in china. Korea is a granite underlying geology and that undoubtedly have
And tomasz has the weather. We have been forecasting some rain for today. It is on its way but some of us actually may end up with a pretty bright day. Good morning. First, our main story. North korea appears to have carried out another nuclear test. China and the United States say they have detected tremors consistent with an underground explosion. Hours earlier, north koreas state news agency said the country had built its own Hydrogen Bomb, capable of being mounted on an inter continental Ballistic Missile. There is no independent verification of the claim. Our correstpondent Yogita Limaye is in the south korean capital, seoul. An Emergency National Security Council meeting is under way here in south korea. It is chaired by president moonjae in. Were detected seemed to have been caused by an explosion and that they are man made. That is also what the Chinese Earthquake Administration has said. The United States Geological Survey has also said these tremors have been triggered by an
Missiles, and we cannot abide by an agreement if it provides cover for the eventual construction of a nuclear programme. Iran insists its Missile Programme doesnt contravene the Nuclear Agreement and the iranian president says his people are now waiting for an apology from donald trump. In defiance of mr trump came this military display on friday, at which the new missile was proudly inveiled. Translation like it or not, we will increase our deterrents and defence power in any form we deem to be necessary. In addition to upgrading the missile systems, we will also strengthen our naval, ground and air forces. Theres been no response from the americans so far to the latest Iranian Missile launch but theres little doubt that the belligerent tone coming from both countries will ratchet up tensions, just as in north korea, iran is trying to show that it wont be pushed around. Caroline hawley, bbc news. Thereve been reports of small tremors in north korea, which chinese Officials Say could b
And welcome to bbc news. Theresa may must be clearer about what she wants from brexit before the eu can start trade talks, according to the french president , Emmanuel Macron. Monsieur macron said three key issues must be agreed. The rights of three million eu citizens living in the uk, how much the uk will pay on leaving, and the future of the uk irish border. Its the First Response by a european leader to the prime ministers speech yesterday in florence, in which she suggested a two year transition period after brexit, meaning the uk would finally break away in 2021. Brexit secretary david davis is heading to brussels for the next round of talks with the eu negotiating team on monday. Our Political Correspondent leila nathoo reports. Theresa may came here to florence to try to unblock the brexit negotiations. With warm words about an Exciting Partnership ahead, a pledge to honour britains commitments to the current eu budget, and promises to guarantee the rights of eu citizens in the